MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,560 miAbove average mileage for this year
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slightly reduced border on number plate
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
race can fitted
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Centre Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Centre Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?
Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R397 KAF is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
Across all 1998 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 23,116 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Yamaha R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R397 KAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R397 KAF registered?
R397 KAF is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R397 KAF safe to buy?
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